I'm well aware of fear producing a faster/quick instinctual response than higher-level cognitive processes, however what you seem to be unaware of is the fact t

I'm well aware of fear producing a faster/quick instinctual response than higher-level cognitive processes, however what you seem to be unaware of is the fact that this difference (in terms of milliseconds, actually, according to the research by Mr. Joseph LeDoux) is quite negligible to be of practical use in the modern world. Furthermore, fear in such instances more often than not introduces more harm than otherwise as it hampers clear thinking that is essential to successfully come out of those dangers. The list of accidents and deaths caused by human stampedes and crushes should surely give you a pause before you reach for the keyboard once again to defend the much-cherished fear and introduce ever more carefully crafted denigrations. Lastly, there is a distinction between fear itself (the emotion/passion) and the reflex action, and that being without fear doesn't necessarily get rid of the reflex action which is indeed useful in avoiding danger, especially on those situations you mention. As for "children who haven't got enough experience to reason about the danger" - that is besides the point as this discussion is pertaining to adults. > Also, seriously, get a therapist. It's been shown in psychological studies that trying to suppress emotions (of any kind) tends to lead to depression. As suppression and repression (a hallmark of such practices as Vipassana and Stoicism, which HN is known to be fond of) are at much lower levels than normal in this body, your ill-informed and unsolicited suggestion to "get a therapist," stemming as it does from your "you astounding idiot" insult, is cast aside in the waste bin where it rightfully belongs. Meanwhile here is an useful word for you: <quote> projection |prəˈjekSH(ə)n| noun • the unconscious transfer of one's own desires or emotions to another person: we protect the self by a number of defense mechanisms, including repression and projection. <endquote>